A Dream Called Cinema and Theater

1. How did you first discover your passion for modeling, and what inspired you to pursue it professionally? What inspired me to pursue this line of work is Naomi Campbell, a well-known African fashion model. She has always been an influence on me; ever since I was a little girl, I would frequently watch her fashion show appearances and photoshoots, and I would tell myself that I would become like her—or even surpass her. 2. Do you remember your first professional modeling experience? What was that moment like for you? I remember my first modeling session in 2019 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩, at the Décrhis Kabeya Business Agency. It was very difficult; people mocked me and tried to discourage me, claiming I couldn’t be a model. But I didn’t listen to what they were saying—I placed my trust in God and in my own abilities.  3. The modeling industry can be very competitive. What have been some of the biggest challenges you have faced throu...

1. How did you first discover your passion for modeling, and what inspired you to pursue it professionally? My path into modeling was quite unexpected! I actually come from a performing arts background. I started ballet at the age of three, trained at the Paris Opera Ballet School, and later spent 17 years working internationally as a professional acrobat, including with Cirque du Soleil.   I didn't initially set out to become a model. It was actually a Portuguese photographer from Porto, André Brito, who approached me and proposed a professional photoshoot combining artistic nude photography, ballet, and aerial hoop. That was back in June 2018, and it became my very first professional modeling experience.   That experience introduced me to the artistic possibilities of photography. I realized that I could use everything I had learned through dance, acrobatics, and yoga to express myself in front of the camera.   What started as an unexpected opportunity gradu...

IMDb:  https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm4359438/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_leni+rico+ 1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you started your acting career? I'm Leni Rico, a Spanish actress and producer from Linares, Andalucía. My journey has been anything but conventional. Before pursuing acting professionally, I spent 11 years playing professional basketball, becoming a two-time champion of Spain's First Division. That experience taught me discipline, resilience and the importance of believing in yourself. Eventually, my passion for storytelling led me to pursue acting. I trained in Spain and later moved to Los Angeles, where I spent over 13 years developing my career, working in film, theater and television, and learning from an incredibly diverse industry. Today, I work internationally, moving between Europe and Los Angeles. 2. What inspired you to become an actress? I've always been fascinated by human behavior, emotions and the storie...

1. What first inspired you to become an actor, and when did you realize acting was your passion? I’ve always loved movies and the way actors bring stories to life. I realized acting was my passion when I started seeing myself as someone who could tell those stories and connect with people through my performances. 2. How would you describe yourself as an actor in three words? Passionate, dedicated, and versatile. 3. When you receive a new script, what is the first thing you look for in your character? I try to understand who the character is, what they want, and what motivates their actions. 4. How do you prepare yourself emotionally and physically for a demanding role? I study the script, research the character, and try to understand what they’re going through. I also prepare physically depending on what the role requires. 5. Is there a particular character you have played who has changed you personally? I wouldn’t say there’s one particular character yet, but every role te...

1. What first inspired you to become an actor, and when did you realize that acting was your passion? "I first became inspired with the idea of being an actor watching the behind the scenes videos from 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. The community ethos on set was something that I desired to strive towards in my own creative space. Alongside the idea that you could create such an authentic and fantastic world to inspire others. After that I became enamoured with researching the behind the scenes on Movies I enjoyed, especially looking at the works of Weta Workshop. However, my passion for acting didn't come till a little while later when I began performing in stage productions in secondary school. The stage opened a new world of acting that allowed me to truly immerse myself in characters - spending hours researching characters, theorising back stories and researching their interests. I enjoyed this so much because I love seeing other people's complex ...